Ronal Bhagat
About Ronal Bhagat
Ronal Bhagat serves as the Head of US CRE Asset Management at Marathon Asset Management, bringing extensive experience in commercial real estate and finance. He has held leadership positions at various financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank, and holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and NYU Stern School of Business.
Current Role at Marathon Asset Management
Ronal Bhagat has been serving as the Head of US CRE Asset Management at Marathon Asset Management since December 2020. In this role, he oversees the management of commercial real estate assets across the United States. His responsibilities include strategic planning, asset performance optimization, and managing relationships with stakeholders. His leadership is focused on enhancing the firm's presence in the commercial real estate sector.
Previous Experience in Commercial Real Estate
Before joining Marathon Asset Management, Ronal Bhagat held several key positions in the commercial real estate sector. He worked at Deutsche Bank in CRE Risk Management for one year from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Head of US Student Housing and Multifamily Real Estate at Mapletree from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes five years as Principal at Ares Management, L.P. from 2012 to 2017, and three years as Associate Director at Standard & Poor's from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Academic Background
Ronal Bhagat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma from Wichita High School - Southeast, where he graduated in 1992.
Expertise in Finance and Real Estate
Ronal Bhagat specializes in fixed income, capital markets, and commercial real estate. He has developed expertise in loan workouts and relationship management within the commercial real estate sector. His extensive background in finance and real estate positions him as a knowledgeable leader in asset management, particularly in the context of US commercial real estate investments.
Career Progression and Tenure
Ronal Bhagat's career spans over two decades in the finance and real estate industries. He began his professional journey at Wells Fargo as Vice President from 2006 to 2012, where he gained significant experience in financial services. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on commercial real estate, with roles at various prestigious firms, culminating in his current leadership position at Marathon Asset Management.